ISNA Press Release & Statements

It is confirmed that Hajj authorities in Makkah have announced the start of Hajj this year to be on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, and Eidul Adha on Friday, September 1, 2017. Eid Mubarak to all of you. May Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala accept the Hajj of all those who will be performing Hajj. Our sincere prayers are […]

This week, the Burmese military began a massive troop build-up in Rohingya region, rapidly fanning fears of a major new “Clearance Operation” in Myanmar / Burma. The previous operation starting in October 2016 resulted in the death of 1,000 Rohingya, rape of 52% of all women surveyed by the UN, village burnings and atrocities. A […]

We encourage masajid to dedicate and focus this Friday’s khutbah (sermon) on the events in Charlottesville. Please share our suggested talking points below with your community leaders. Khutbah Talking Points The rally and subsequent violence and terror attack we witnessed over the weekend was deeply rooted in racism and executed by White Supremacists. Although we are seeing a rise […]

(Plainfield, IN 7/21/17) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is concerned by the escalating tensions between Palestinians and the Israeli police which led to the latter imposing unprecedented restrictions on worship at Masjid al Aqsa. The restrictions have included the cancellation of Friday prayers last week due to an unprecedented closure of the compound. […]

(Plainfield, IN 7/8/17) The Islamic Society of North America’s (ISNA) annual conventions and regional conferences provide a platform for scholars, activists and leaders from around the world. The wide array of speakers at our events facilitates open dialogue by the sharing of diverse ideas and perspectives. The annual convention and regional conferences brings together thousands […]

(Plainfield, IN 6/19/17) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) mourns the loss of Nabra Hassanen, a 17-year old girl from Northern Virginia who was kidnapped and murdered while walking back to the mosque from having suhoor, the morning Ramadan meal, with a group of friends We are seeing a rise in attacks against Muslims, particularly targeting […]

(Plainfield, IN 6/2/17) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is disappointed by President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. As the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases, it is an unwise decision for the United States to disregard the severity of climate change. In the long run, the anticipated negative repercussions […]

(Plainfield, IN 4/28/17) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) announces the departure of Hazem Bata as its Secretary General, effective May 1, 2017. Over the past 3 years as Secretary General, Hazem has been a force for progress and growth for both ISNA and Muslim communities throughout North America. “It’s been a great honor […]

We continue to be deeply disturbed by the ongoing atrocities in Syria. The recent cruel and inhumane use of chemical warfare including sarin gas and other violent attacks on innocent civilians over the years by the Assad regime have led to hundreds of thousands of lives lost and millions of people being displaced. We urge […]

(Plainfield, IN 3/20/17) – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) today offered heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Mahmoud Rashdan, a pioneering leader of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and of ISNA. Dr. Rashdan was one of the pioneering leaders of MSA who devoted his life to serving the community. He served as […]